Crime Rate in Hailsham East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hailsham East

The total recorded crimes in Hailsham East, Wealden, UK in July 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hailsham East crime rate of 6.73 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Hailsham East, encompassing approximately 6,385 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (550.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Hailsham East Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Mabel Way with total crimes: 6
  • The Stringwalk with total crimes: 4
  • Archery Walk with total crimes: 4

How safe is Hailsham East?

To understand the safety of Hailsham East, we need to analyze Hailsham East crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Wealden:

    • In 2024, Hailsham East reported a higher crime volume than the Wealden average, with 377 crimes compared to 219. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hailsham East witnessed more crimes than 35 out of 40 other areas in the Wealden.

    • In 2023, Hailsham East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wealden average, with 350 crimes compared to 173. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hailsham East witnessed more crimes than 38 out of 40 other areas in the Wealden.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wealden, Hailsham East has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Hailsham East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hailsham East has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 6.73 ranking 4th out of 40 in the Wealden, UK

In 2024, the total Hailsham East crimes were 377. The crime rate of Hailsham East in 2024 was 59.04 (year) or 4.92 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Wealden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hailsham East were around 350 crimes with yearly crime rate of 54.81 (year) or 4.57 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Wealden.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hailsham East)CrimesRank (Hailsham East)CrimesRank (Hailsham East)
Uckfield New Town69 1496 2527 1
Hailsham Central58 2519 1519 2
Hellingly44 3455 3226 12
Crowborough North20 22272 13327 4
Polegate North36 5411 4301 6
Horam & Punnetts Town29 8375 8327 5
Frant & Wadhurst23 15382 5266 8
Forest Row35 6317 10208 14
Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron30 7376 7276 7
Crowborough Central24 13272 14258 9
Stone Cross28 10345 9200 15
Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels28 9291 11212 13
Hailsham West25 11271 15252 10
Heathfield North24 14247 16232 11
Polegate Central20 21287 12105 27
Hartfield24 12204 19139 20
Crowborough South West22 18209 17163 16
Arlington22 16206 18123 23
Danehill & Fletching12 30177 22155 17
Crowborough Jarvis Brook22 17171 24147 18
Maresfield13 24165 25139 19
Lower Willingdon22 19119 29102 28
Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill12 26200 20130 21
Hailsham North West20 20193 21116 25
Pevensey Bay12 27109 33125 22
Mayfield & Five Ashes9 33173 23109 26
Uckfield North15 23156 26118 24
Uckfield Ridgewood & Little Horsted13 2579 3647 39
South Downs10 32154 2788 33
Crowborough South East5 37131 28102 29
Buxted12 28115 3098 30
Hailsham South12 29110 3294 31
Upper Willingdon11 31115 3173 35
Uckfield East5 3678 3794 32
Heathfield South7 3494 3586 34
Withyham3 40108 3472 36
Hadlow Down & Rotherfield6 3563 3965 37
Framfield & Cross-in-Hand4 3978 3856 38
Hailsham North4 3826 4134 40
Crowborough St Johns2 4134 4025 41

Hailsham East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202518
May 202528
April 202515
March 202517
February 202516
December 202410
November 202412
October 202415
September 20249
August 202418

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20252
May 202510
April 20258
March 20253
February 20258
December 20243
November 20244
October 20248
September 20244
August 202411

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20256
April 20255
March 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20244
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
September 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

High Crime Locations Hailsham East in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hailsham East postcode area is presented below.

1. Mabel Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
2. The Stringwalk (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Archery Walk (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Phoenix Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
5. Gemma Close (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
6. The Gages (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Orion Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Viburnum Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Freshfield Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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